By ZiGoats Sports Desk
Durban – Zimbabwe Warriors defender EMMANUEL “Hybrid” JALAI made his first appearance for Durban City in their Betway Premiership clash against Polokwane City on Sunday, playing the full 90 minutes as his side secured a 1-0 victory.
Jalai, who recently joined from Dynamos FC where he was captain, slotted seamlessly into Durban City’s backline, helping maintain defensive solidity against a resilient Polokwane City side.
The lone goal came courtesy of BOKANG MOKWENA in the 19th minute, heading home a precise SAZISO MAGAWANA delivery after Polokwane failed to clear a corner. Polokwane were reduced to ten men in the 87th minute after Puleng Tlolane was sent off, sealing Durban City’s hold on the match.
Coach Badela was full of praise for Jalai’s debut, highlighting his leadership and composed presence as key to keeping Durban City organized at the back. The result lifts Durban City to sixth place with 26 points from 16 matches, while Polokwane City remain eighth on 23 points from 15 games.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS – DURBAN CITY 1–0 POLOKWANE CITY
12’ – Polokwane’s Banele Mnguni fires wide from a Sebone pass.
19’ – 🔥 GOAL! Trevor Mokwena rises highest to head in a Magawana corner.
30’ – Magawana narrowly wide; Domingo curls free-kick over.
51’ – Bwire saves Jurgens’ effort.
60’ – Mokwena acrobatic attempt goes wide; one-two with Maseko nearly doubles lead.
88’ – Polokwane free-kick opportunity; shortly after Tlolane sent off for foul on Nodada.
FULL-TIME – Durban City 1-0 Polokwane City.
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